How far is Hyde Park, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Hyde Park, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.15 mi
01h 00m
Flight
26.88 mi
43.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.15 mi
Kilometers
66.22 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Sun, Nov 8, 1:36 PM CST
Return by in Hyde Park
Sun, Nov 8, 2:37 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyde Park
2026-11-08T12:35
Arrive Wheaton
Sun, Nov 8, 1:36 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hyde Park
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest Park
IL

Village in Illinois

From Hyde Park
17.3 mi
00h 30m
To Wheaton
23.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hyde Park and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Kenwood Avenue

    71 m · 12 sec · South Kenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 55th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 55th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 35th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 35th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 35th Street

    916 ft · 24 sec · West 35th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South LaSalle Street

    39 m · 4 sec · South LaSalle Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive

    2072 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue

    636 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    92 m · 9 sec · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto IL 56 West

    1343 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Butterfield Road

    1 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

    2074 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

    119 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyde Park and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 32%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.25 mi · 15%
East Roosevelt Road
3.39 mi · 8%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2.76 mi · 7%
South Cottage Grove Avenue
2.53 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

13.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Park
00h 30m from Hyde Park
Leave By
4:28 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hyde Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hyde Park to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Hyde Park and 23.8 miles from Wheaton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hyde Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

10 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

14 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 km).

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#1 Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7942000, -87.5939400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.594089, 41.794197)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.11
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $6.55 $13.11
Mid-grade $5.15 $7.46 $14.92
Premium $5.71 $8.27 $16.54
Diesel $6.53 $9.47 $18.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyde Park and Wheaton. The current time is 12:35:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.